Windows COM
CVE-2018-0824 — Microsoft COM for Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Executive Summary
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in "Microsoft COM for Windows" when it fails to properly handle serialized objects. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could use a specially crafted file or script to perform actions. In an email attack scenario, an attacker could exploit the vulnerability by sending the specially crafted file to the user and convincing the user to open the file. In a web-based attack scenario, an attacker could host a website (or leverage a compromised website that accepts or hosts user-provided content) that contains a specially crafted file that is designed to exploit the vulnerability. However, an attacker would have no way to force the user to visit the website. Instead, an attacker would have to convince the user to click a link, typically by way of an enticement in an email or Instant Messenger message, and then convince the user to open the specially crafted file. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how "Microsoft COM for Windows" handles serialized objects.
Overview
7.5
CVSS HIGH
Important
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
Less Likely
MS Exploit Likelihood
CVSS Vector
ATTACK VECTOR
Network
ATTACK COMPLEXITY
High
PRIVILEGES REQUIRED
None
USER INTERACTION
Required
SCOPE
Unchanged
CONFIDENTIALITY
High
INTEGRITY
High
AVAILABILITY
High
EXPLOIT CODE MATURITY
Proof-of-Concept
REMEDIATION LEVEL
Official Fix
REPORT CONFIDENCE
Confirmed
Temporal Score: 6.7
EPSS Score
0.72405
probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
0.99387 percentile - updated 2026-08-14
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Affected Products
20 affected products
| Product | KB Article | Severity | Impact | Restart Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems | 4103716 (Security Update) |
Important | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 for x64-based Systems | 4103716 (Security Update) |
Important | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems | 4103723 (Security Update) |
Important | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems | 4103723 (Security Update) |
Important | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1703 for 32-bit Systems | 4103731 (Security Update) |
Important | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1703 for x64-based Systems | 4103731 (Security Update) |
Important | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems | 4103727 (Security Update) |
Important | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1709 for x64-based Systems | 4103727 (Security Update) |
Important | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems | 4103721 (Security Update) |
Important | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems | 4103721 (Security Update) |
Important | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 4103718 (Monthly Rollup) 4103712 (Security Only) Important Remote Code Execution 4093118 Base: 7.5 Temporal: 6.7 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C Yes None Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 4103718 (Monthly Rollup) 4103712 (Security Only) Important Remote Code Execution 4093118 Base: 7.5 Temporal: 6.7 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C Yes None Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems 4103725 (Monthly Rollup) 4103715 (Security Only) Important Remote Code Execution 4093114 Base: 7.5 Temporal: 6.7 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C Yes None Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems 4103725 (Monthly Rollup) 4103715 (Security Only) Important Remote Code Execution 4093114 Base: 7.5 Temporal: 6.7 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C Yes None Windows RT 8.1 | 4103725 (Monthly Rollup) |
Important | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 | 4101477 (Security Update) |
Important | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) | 4101477 (Security Update) |
Important | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 2 | 4101477 (Security Update) |
Important | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 | 4101477 (Security Update) |
Important | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) | 4101477 (Security Update) |
Important | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 1 4103718 (Monthly Rollup) 4103712 (Security Only) Important Remote Code Execution 4093118 Base: 7.5 Temporal: 6.7 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C Yes None Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 4103718 (Monthly Rollup) 4103712 (Security Only) Important Remote Code Execution 4093118 Base: 7.5 Temporal: 6.7 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C Yes None Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) 4103718 (Monthly Rollup) 4103712 (Security Only) Important Remote Code Execution 4093118 Base: 7.5 Temporal: 6.7 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C Yes None Windows Server 2012 4103730 (Monthly Rollup) 4103726 (Security Only) Important Remote Code Execution 4093123 Base: 7.5 Temporal: 6.7 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C Yes None Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) 4103730 (Monthly Rollup) 4103726 (Security Only) Important Remote Code Execution 4093123 Base: 7.5 Temporal: 6.7 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C Yes None Windows Server 2012 R2 4103725 (Monthly Rollup) 4103715 (Security Only) Important Remote Code Execution 4093114 Base: 7.5 Temporal: 6.7 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C Yes None Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) 4103725 (Monthly Rollup) 4103715 (Security Only) Important Remote Code Execution 4093114 Base: 7.5 Temporal: 6.7 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C Yes None Windows Server 2016 | 4103723 (Security Update) |
Important | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) | 4103723 (Security Update) |
Important | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server, version 1709 (Server Core Installation) | 4103727 (Security Update) |
Important | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server, version 1803 (Server Core Installation) | 4103721 (Security Update) |
Important | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
Patches
7 patches
| Article | Type | Restart |
|---|---|---|
4103716 |
Security Update | Yes |
4103723 |
Security Update | Yes |
4103731 |
Security Update | Yes |
4103727 |
Security Update | Yes |
4103721 |
Security Update | Yes |
4103725 |
Monthly Rollup | Yes |
4101477 |
Security Update | Yes |
Known Exploits
No known exploits have been linked for this CVE yet. When available, exploit references will be sourced from public repositories and may be unverified, incomplete, or non-functional. Always review code carefully before use in any environment.
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